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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,007.46, 281,524.66 and 113,361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,007.46, 281,524.66 and 113,361.08 is: 156,435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,007.46 : 281,524.66 = 113,361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,007.46/281,524.66 = 113,361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,007.46x = 281,524.66 × 113,361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,007.46x = 31,913,939,504.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,913,939,504.23/204,007.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,435.16

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